How do we learn empathy and compassion? Is it nature, nurture, or a gift? Since becoming a mother, I have spent so much time pondering how to cultivate compassionate hearts in my boys. Now, I've come to realize that they are the ones teaching me. I believe that God, the Father of Compassion (2nd ...
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The Great Debate: Obeying vs. Negotiating
It's so subtle that it really doesn't feel like disobedience. "One story before bed time," I say.
"Oh please can we have two!? This one is so short." I don't want to be overly rigid, and I do enjoy reading stories so I agree. That single event is not reason for alarm, but as we have been ...
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Traffic Jam: A Lesson in Obedience
This activity didn't go according to (my) plan, AT ALL! Don't you love it when that happens?
First, we used sidewalk chalk and chalk-paint rollers (that are so much easier to use) to draw roads going in all directions. Justice wanted to add a pond and a race track, and Banks' addition was a ...
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Grandparenting with CB&J
With my grandchildren, everything seems to be a race! Playing basketball, first one to 21 wins! Running a race, fastest one to the fence wins! Swinging on swings, highest one wins! Even eating a cookie, first one finished wins! The list goes on and on, and, of course, ...
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Jonah and the Big Fish
When the boys learned we would be taking our Bible time to the kiddy pool this week, they would not stop begging to hear the story of Jonah! Music to my ears. When I have taught this story in winter months, we used the bathtub or just a big bowl of water. Any way you teach it, kids are amazed with ...
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Standing on the Promises of God
During our final week of Patience we are focusing on having Patience towards God. What does this look like to a four year old? When we pray for someone (who is sick, lost, or going through a difficult time) for days, weeks, months, or even years, we are demonstrating patience with God. By not ...
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Mr. Marc was our next door neighbor and often played songs on his guitar as the boys ran around in the backyard. As part of the Speer Family, he grew up singing gospel music and continues using his gifts to record hymns for CB&J today! These hymns are a timeless way to remind children about the character of Jesus, and we are grateful to be able to share these with you.